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It's probably safe to say anyone who plants a garden of any kind has leftover seeds from year to year. How do you know when seeds are still viable? Some seeds have been found and planted that were hundreds of years old. Some seeds might not be good for even one year. How do you know? Here's TWO ways to test your seeds for viability and figure it out BEFORE you plant them and all get disappointed by the number of plants that sprout.

How to Test Old Seeds for Viability

02/20/2018

It's probably safe to say anyone who plants a garden of any kind has leftover seeds from year to year. Are they safe to plant? Well, it's a good idea …

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Winter Prep for your garden: Tips on getting your garden spaces ready for winter

Winter Prep (Part 1: The Garden)

10/16/2017

I always hate winter prep for the garden because it signals the end of the abundant organic food in the yard. (While I can appreciate the changing of …

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Companion 'planting' with essential oils offers all the benefits of the companion plant without having to plant them!

In the Garden: Companion ‘Planting’ with Essential Oils

06/10/2017

Companion planting with essential oils? What the heck is that, right? It's a super easy way to boost up your existing garden, even if you didn't plant …

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